creamy polenta

Name: CREAMY POLENTA
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) butter, divided; 2 tablespoon(s) shallots, finely chopped; 1 large clove garlic, pressed; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried rosemary, chopped; 1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 4 1/4 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth (substitute vegetable broth); 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns); 1 cup(s) fine-grind cornmeal; 2 tablespoon(s) 35% heavy cream; 1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 teaspoon(s) sweet paprika; 1 sprig(s) parsley, for garnish

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Feb 17, 2022

This is a great Italian side dish to pair with many proteins and a nice change from potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.

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A bowl of creamy polenta topped with paprika and a sprig of parsley

prep time 5 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, pressed
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, chopped
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (substitute vegetable broth)
1/2 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1 cup fine-grind cornmeal
2 tablespoons 35% heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 sprig parsley, for garnish

How To Make creamy polenta

Step 1

In an 8-quart pot over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter and when it starts sizzling, add finely chopped shallots and sauté for 1 minute.

Step 2

Add garlic and sauté it for only 30 seconds. Add dried rosemary and cayenne pepper and stir continuously for 30 seconds.
Step 3

Pour in chicken broth, stir, increase the heat to medium-high and season with salt and pepper; bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 4

When the liquid is boiling, in a slow stream, add cornmeal whisking constantly.
Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and heavy cream. Whisk until nicely blended and then switch back to a wooden spoon, stirring constantly for a couple minutes.
Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, giving it a good stir.
Step 7

When time is up, add cheese and stir once again until well mixed. Serve immediately and if desired, sprinkle on some paprika and garnish with a sprig of parsley.
Step 8

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